A man dressed in macaroni-style with a high head-dress meets a monkey dressed in the same style. Mezzotint, 1774.

Theatrical portraits, epigramatically delineated  Wherein the merit and demerit of most of our stage heroes and heroines are excellently painted by some of the best masters. Inscribed to the performers of both theatres.

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Macaroni.

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Theatrical portraits, epigramatically delineated Wherein the merit and demerit of most of our stage heroes and heroines are excellently painted by some of the best masters. Inscribed to the performers of both theatres.